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Scientists welcome rejection of British Antarctic Survey merger

December 5, 2012
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The Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) has decided not to go ahead with a proposal to merge the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) after receiving...
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Moon born in violent collision

December 3, 2012
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Planetary scientists have discovered evidence that the Moon was created when a body the size of Mars collided with the early Earth. The work was conducted at Washington University in...
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics
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Insects shape genetic landscapes

November 26, 2012
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Plant-eating insects’ preferences play a fundamental role in maintaining and shaping the genetic variation of their host plants according to a recent study.The study, which involved aphids and the research...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Zoology
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New approach for invisibility

November 23, 2012
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A team at MIT has developed a new approach for allowing objects to become “invisible.” The new concept lets particles “hide” from passing electrons, which could lead to more efficient...
Physics & Engineering
Particle Physics, Physics
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UK Flusurvey goes viral

November 22, 2012
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Researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine are appealing for people to sign up to a nationwide flu survey to find out if 'man-flu' really exists.The Flusurvey...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Virology
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Creating nanoscale rainbows

November 22, 2012
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King’s College London scientists have discovered how to separate colours – “creating rainbows” using nanoscale structures on a metal surface. The findings may have applications in improved solar cells, television...
Materials
Materials Science, Nanotechnology
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STEMNET awards for inspiring the next generation

November 22, 2012
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Laboratory News was invited to attend the National STEMNET Awards ceremony at the House of Lords on Wednesday 21st November to celebrate the achievements of schools and businesses in inspiring...
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First ever images of Landau levels

November 21, 2012
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Landau Levels – the quantum levels that determine electron behaviour in a strong magnetic field – have been imaged for the first time by physicists at the University of Warwick...
Physics & Engineering
Physics, Quantum Physics
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Surprise black hole duo discovery

November 19, 2012
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An international team of astronomers have made an unexpected discovery about globular star clusters – tight-knit collections containing hundreds and thousands of stars. The astronomers were studying globular cluster called...
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Physics
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See-through soil developed

November 16, 2012
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Researchers from the James Hutton Institute and the University of Abertay Dundee have developed a transparent soil which will enable them to study roots in detail. The research is detailed...
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Soil Science
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Lithium redox imaging for a better battery

November 14, 2012
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A technique developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology allows, for the first time, the direct observation of the reactions inside advanced lithium-air batteries. Until now, exactly what goes on inside...
Chemistry, Physics & Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
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Mollusc missing link discovered

November 12, 2012
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A rare fossil called Kulindroplax, the missing link between two mollusc groups, has been discovered. The findings, which were revealed in a 3D computer model of the fossil, are published...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Paleobiology
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